This unique collection for the church pianist displays the arranging skills of some of today's best keyboard writers. Using a classical theme orgenre as the basis for each piece, the composer weds a time-honored hym n to bring these beloved themes into the sanctuary. A variety of new andclassic arrangements are included making this a useful and beautiful co mpilation for pianists everywhere. The counterpoint created between these two musical forms is very compelling. Included in this thoughtful assembly is the writing of Mary McDonald, Cindy Berry, Carolyn Hamlin, Joseph Martin, Alex-Zsolt, Jack Jones, James Michael Stevens and many others.Quotations from Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Sibelius, Grieg and other favo rites are part of the joy of this book. Sure to be a classic among classics. Don't miss this one!
